Research Data Specialist III (JC-486265)

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Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 08/11/2025. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.

Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling career in the future of modernizing data around public water systems and assurance of safe drinking water for the State of California? If you enjoy a career helping others, then this may be the position for you! Apply today and join our team. The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Drinking Water has three openings for Research Data Specialist III’s in the Quality Assurance Section. The positions are located at 1001 I Street, 17th Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

Duties: 

The Research Data Specialist III (RDS III) in the Quality Assurance Section is responsible for the developing methods of collecting and tracking data for the most complex research and data analysis projects involving compliance management of public water systems in the State of California. The RDS III will independently analyze, evaluate, and report on inventory, water quality, monitoring/reporting, and violation/enforcement data. The RDS III is required to work independently, communicate effectively, and manage multiple tasks.

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

Salary information – CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Job Types: Full-Time

Salary: $8,392.00 - $10,505.00 per Month

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.